Every two years for nearly a century now, the eyes of the golf world focus on the Ryder Cup as the United States takes on Europe in one of the best sporting events on the planet. This is one of the few sporting events that is not about money or endorsements or ego, but just about competing for your country. Started in ’27, the event originally matched the U.S. against Great Britain and continued in that format for decades with the Americans generally dominating in the win column. Then in the early ’70s the event was tweaked a bit to include Ireland on the Great Britain team, but the Americans still dominated. Then in the late ‘70s it was opened up to include all of Europe against the U.S., and the result has been a back and forth battle with some incredible finishes. The Europeans prevailed by a 14 ½ to 13 ½ score last time at Celtic Manor Resort in Wales, but now the 2012 Ryder Cup is headed back to America and will be played at Medinah Country Club just outside of Chicago. You can bet that the Americans will be looking to take the trophy back, and you can bet that GoTickets is that place to get your 2012 Ryder Cup tickets and 2012 Ryder Cup travel packages.

This edition of the Ryder Cup will feature an American team led by Davis Love III with the Europeans being managed by Jose Maria Olazabal. It’s too early to know the final teams yet, but you can be sure that stars like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Jim Furyk will be among the top names for the America team while Lee Westwood, Rory McIlroy and Padraig Harrington will get strong consideration for Team Europe. Get your Ryder Cup golf tickets now so that you can be there in person.

Medinah Country Club actually opened three years before the first Ryder Cup and over the decades it has hosted multiple editions of the US Open and PGA Championship. The Ryder Cup will be played on the famous Course #3, which comprises a total of 7,508 yards. If you want to be there, make sure to buy your Ryder Cup passes early.

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